James Otis famously coined the phrase "Taxation without representation is tyranny." This expression encapsulated the American colonists' grievances against British taxation policies, emphasizing their demand for fair representation in government. Otis's words became a rallying cry for those advocating for independence and played a significant role in shaping revolutionary sentiment in the colonies.
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"Brodrafolkens val" translates to "The Brothers' Choice" in English. It is a phrase that appears on certain coins, particularly those minted by Scandinavian countries, and often symbolizes unity or solidarity among people or communities. The coin may commemorate a specific event, historical figure, or cultural significance related to brotherhood or cooperation. The exact context or meaning can vary depending on the coin's origin and design.
There is no actual historical significance to this coin. The phrase, meaning By the Grace of God, Queen, was stamped on all British coins from 1952 to 1964.
I am pretty sure it is short for Gundam Plastic - term used for modeling kits released by Bandai. There may be a more accurate and complete answer out there... I was actually searching for the history of the word and the possible coin date of the phrase when I found the question here.
What kind of coin? What condition is it in? Does it have a mintmark?
"Give me liberty or give me death"
James Otis, Jr. is famous for having said, 'taxation without representation is tyranny.' Otis was a political activist, and his profession was that of a lawyer.
James Garfield $1 Presidential Coin
To 'coin a phrase' means to have invented it or 'came up with it'.
Moneta d'argento is an Italian equivalent of the English phrase "silver coin." The phrase translates literally as "coin from silver," "coin in silver" or "coin of silver" in English. The pronunciation will be "mo-NEY-ta dar-DJEN-to" in Pisan Italian.
The idiom "to coin a phrase" means to invent or originate a new phrase or expression. It is often used when someone comes up with a clever or witty saying that becomes popular.
'Coin a phrase' - 'Quoins' are used to wedge columns of type in the printers 'chase'. Printers believed to put things in type was to make them permanent and believe this to be the origin of the phrase, 'Quoin a phrase'. (this is not the only explanation though - there are several literary uses of the phrase too!)
It means that the coin is rare. For example a 1909-S VDB cent is a key date. This coin is rare.
James A. Bauer, the inventor of the coin change machine, was born in 1913.
'Le bon coin' is a French phrase which means 'To the right corner' in English. The phrase is often heard when in relation to a boxing ring or when choosing sides.
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James A Bauer invented a coin changer mechanism.